ECS-S.170-2015
Parts
Object number
ECS-S.170-2015
Object type
Identification
Title
Caryatid Salt
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Oblong salt on pedestal foot; shell and foliate scroll edges
Comments
A set of four oblong salts, each on a pedestal foot. Shells and foliate scrolls can be seen around the edges of the salts. Each has two caryatid (female figure) form handles. The interiors are gilded.
Other number
170
Description
Dimensions
width: 134mm
height (actual size): 65mm
depth (actual size): 85mm
height (actual size): 65mm
depth (actual size): 85mm
Inscription description
Leopards head crowned
Lion passant
Date mark: 1814
Duty mark
Maker's mark: Samuel Hennel & John Terrey
Scratch weight: 680 grams
Lion passant
Date mark: 1814
Duty mark
Maker's mark: Samuel Hennel & John Terrey
Scratch weight: 680 grams
Material
silver
Physical description
Set of four salts: Oblong on pedestal foot, shell and foliate scroll edges, the base lobed, caryatid (female figure) handles, gilt interiors.
Production
Person
Date
1814
